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U.K. Cites Toxicity Concern in Call for Investigation of Refrigerant Byproduct TFA
Trifluoroacetic Acid (TFA) is formed from the atmospheric breakdown of refrigerants HFO-1234yf and HFC-134a.
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Elation at EU Parliament’s F-gas Vote, Along with Pushback on Heat Pumps
NGOs and natural refrigerant equipment suppliers praise the ambitious position taken on f-gas removal, but the EPEE looks for more ‘balance’ in coming negotiations.
European Parliament Approves Bans of HFCs and HFOs in Multiple Applications and HFC Phase Out by 2050
In an ambitious vote, the Parliament adopted most of the f-gas bans proposed by ENVI, including on heat pumps.
Experts at Norwegian Environment Agency Explain EU’s PFAS-Restriction Proposal Impacting Refrigerants
Senior advisors Benard and Heggelund point out the dangers of PFAS f-gases and TFA.
European Parliament Committee Urges ‘Decoupling’ of F-gases from Refrigeration and Most Heat Pumps in F-gas Regulation
The Environment, Public Health and Food Safety Committee recommends a variety of f-gas bans
NGO DUH Sues German State Over Lack of TFA Monitoring in River
NGO Deutsche Umwelthilfe (DUH) sues German state Schleswig-Holstein over lack of monitoring and control measures for TFA in Eider river.
European Chemical Agency Publishes Proposal to Restrict PFAS Chemicals, Including Some F-Gases and TFA
The proposal would restrict HFC-125, HFC-134a, HFC-143a, HFO-1234yf, HFO-1234ze(E), HFO–1336mzz(Z) and HFO-1336mzz(E).
PFAS F-gases Added to ChemSec’s Hazardous Chemical List
ChemSec (The International Chemical Secretariat), a nonprofit organization funded by the Swedish government, has updated its SIN (Substitute It Now) List of hazardous chemicals to include f-gases that are considered per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), or “forever chemicals.” These f-gases fall under the definition of PFAS set by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development…
EU Chemicals Agency Receives Proposal from Five European Countries to Restrict PFAS Chemicals, Including Some F-Gases and TFA
ECHA will publish the proposal on February 7, 2023.
Full Recovery of the Ozone Layer Expected by 2066
The ozone layer is expected to recover to 1980 values by around 2066 over the Antarctic, by 2045 over the Arctic and by 2040 elsewhere.